Buddy Up Animal Society

11/06/2025

❄️ Gates near the doors can be an easy problem solver, especially with guests or kids around.

🐕 But did you know that many dogs need to learn how to live with gates?

🎄 Gates can help make busy holidays a bit more stress free if your dog learns how to live with gates.

👑 Gates are an easy management win especially if you can't watch the doors all the time which you can't.

🚂 Baby gates on kid bedrooms can save a lot of socks and Legos.

🩲 Baby gates on spare bedrooms can help relieve worry and embarrassment. No one wants their dog running around the house throwing the guest's underwear in the air but it does happen.

Thinking you might need a gate or two for the holidays?
Get the gates now

11/03/2025

Betty had been working hard to get ready for her very first winter. She was stockpiling and prepping for her long hibernation until a cat grabbed her. Thankfully she was able to escape the cat and make it back to her nest. As time passed she started feeling sick. She didn't have as much energy and her leg and tail ached so much. She knew she had to finish gathering, but had no energy to do so. Her leg was so swollen that she could hardly move it. This morning when she woke up, she made a push to get out into the sunshine....but she just felt too sick😔
Adam happened upon the little one and found us. His father rushed little Betty over. We have given her something for pain and a good strong antibiotic. She is most likely septic as her leg is incredibly swollen 😞 We have her in the incubator and are hoping for the best.

Update:
*Betty succumbed to her injuries later that night*

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Halfway Home Rehab is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit and relies entirely on donations. All volunteers are simply that; there is no monetary compensation. The work we do is very rewarding. However, the days are exhausting both physically and emotionally. Without your kindness and generosity, the work we do would simply NOT be possible. Thank you for your support!

𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘:

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Thank you!
-Theresa

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

California is now the seventh state to prohibit cat declawing for nontherapeutic reasons. The law was signed despite opposition from the California VMA, which believes veterinarians, not legislators, should have the professional discretion to determine the necessity of the procedure.

10/30/2025

This is why a leash is so important. 

10/26/2025

Ticks!
Do you use Seresto or other tick prevention products?

A few years ago I asked clients to give me the containers that their Seresto collars came in.
I then called Elanco (the manufacturer) to verify if the collars are authentic.
The collars and packaging were all identical.
I gave the Elanco rep the serial numbers on the packages.

Here's the important bit-

All of the collars purchased from Amazon were actually counterfeit.
All collars purchased from a vet clinic or Chewy were authentic.

The rep said that the counterfeit were nearly impossible to tell the difference even with the numbers.
I could not tell the difference by looking at them

If you don't use Seresto or other tick prevention, that's cool.
If you do, please only buy these products from Chewy or your vet clinic. Some pet supply stores may also be approved distributors.
Amazon may have slightly cheaper options but they may not actually work or be safe for your pets.

10/26/2025

A truly horrifying story for some dogs.
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Robin, like many dogs gets stressed at the vet clinic.
We use medication, toys and discussions in advance with the vet team to minimize stress.

All was going perfect, just as planned.

That is until..

A vet assistant who wasn't on the team walked in.
And what happened next was truly terrifying.....
She stuck her hand in his face to sniff it. 🙀

No!

He gave her a grumble and I asked her to move away.
Yes, I know he's adorable and almost irresistible.

Luckily he did not bite but he did have to grumble and say "back off".

This story is not meant to be mean to a very nice vet assistant.
I share this scary story to warn of the...
Hand in the Dog's Face. One of the scariest things strangers do.

Spooky! Fearfully scary! The horror!
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This was a "fear free" certified person. Folks, we have to stop this madness. Dogs can smell you, no need to shove your hand in their face, especially with a short king like Robin because when you put your hand in their face you will inadvertently loom over them which makes it even spookier!

10/24/2025

SMIRKING DOG: A Tampa family’s dog went viral on social media for her natural smile, smirking her way into the hearts of online viewers.https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/bella-the-smiling-dachshund-smirks-her-way-into-hearts-of-millions/

10/17/2025